Military and Veterans Resources

Tuition & Fees

Under the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, the maximum tuition and mandatory fees at a private institution of higher learning are payable based on the annual cap set by the Department of Affairs (VA) and on the student’s eligibility percentage.

The annual cap, along with the Yellow Ribbon Program (for those who qualify), will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees. If the benefit is less than 100%, then the annual cap will be pro-rated by the VA and no Yellow Ribbon funding will be paid. Payment of costs above the cap is the responsibility of the student.

The following fees are those the VA considers mandatory: Student Government Fee, Technology Fee, Health Services Fee, Facilities Fee, Engineering Fee (for those in College of Engineering programs), and Annual Health Insurance Plan.

Flight Students

The required flight training hours for each flight course, are as indicated on the Training Course Outlines (TCO). The associated cost per hour, per resource, for the TCO hours are the maximum amounts VA will consider for payment. If flight training hours exceed the number of TCO hours approved the State Approving Agency (SAA), any additional training expenses must be paid by the student and not VA. VA will cover flight course only as part of SAA approved degree program requirements which require a component of flight. Students who receive VA educational assistance for programs other than approved degree programs with a component of flight, may not take flight courses as electives or to fulfill other academic requirements. Flight courses taken outside of the SAA approved degree programs, will not be covered with VA education assistance. More information on flight costs. 

Certificate of Eligibility

Veteran students utilizing the Post 9/11 GI Bill® are required to provide ERAU with a current Certificate of Eligibility (COE) before each semester starts. The VA mails the student an updated COE every semester. Students may provide a copy of this or may print one from Vets.Gov. The COE may be emailed to davise4@erau.edu or delivered to the Veteran’s Affairs office located in the Student Veterans Resource Center (VSRC), Building 18.

Enrollment Certification Process to the Department of Affairs (VA)

All enrollment certifications are submitted to the VA electronically after ERAU’s five-day add/drop period ends each semester. The VA takes approximately 30 days to process new student enrollments and 15–30 days to process continuing student enrollments. The Cashier’s Office will defer the portion of tuition and mandatory fees that will be covered until ERAU receives payment from the VA. If the student is less than 100% eligible, the student will be responsible for the uncovered portion.

Basic Housing Allowance (BAH) & Book Stipend

The VA pays all tuition and mandatory fees directly to the school. The VA pays all BAH and book stipends directly to the student. The BAH is typically paid on the first day of each month, although it could take longer if there is a delay in the processing of your enrollment. Payment is in arrears meaning it is paid for the prior month’s enrollment. The book stipend is $1,000/per academic year. For example, if you are enrolled in 12 credits in a fall semester, the VA will pay $500 dollars and pay the balance in the spring semester. There is no book stipend paid in the summer semester.

Institutional Funded Scholarships & Yellow Ribbon Scholarships

Embry-Riddle is honored to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program. If you are a Yellow Ribbon veteran or recipient of its benefits, awards will be adjusted to reflect Embry-Riddle’s commitment to funding that program. Funding will not exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees in total benefits.

Other Scholarships & Sources of Financial Aid

For more information on other types of financial aid, please visit Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Campus' Financial Aid website.

Audited or Withdrawn Courses

The VA does not pay for courses from which the student withdraws nor courses for which the student audits. In either case, this must be reported to the VA as a withdrawal. Keep in mind if you are at 12 credits and you audit a class, this will bring below full-time training. If the student withdraws or audits a course, then the VA may bill the student for the related tuition and mandatory fees as well as pro-rated amounts of BAH and book stipend.

Other Chapters

If your benefits are through other VA Chapters (30, 31, 35, or 1606) please contact our office to discuss utilizing your benefits at ERAU.